Jets vs. Brett (And The Vikings): First Look

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Final Thoughts on Week 4:

Offensive MVP – LaDainian Tomlinson – Tomlinson keeps getting better and better each week. He ripped the Buffalo defense to pieces with 133 yards on 19 carries, 2 touchdowns, and 3 more receptions. Can he keep up this pace for the next 12 games and into the playoffs?

Defensive MVP – Antonio Cromartie – He took Lee Evans completely out of the game. Cromartie should especially flourish when he can bump back into the #2 role after that Darrelle Revis guy returns to the line-up.

They Deserve Some Love Too – Mark Sanchez…2 more touchdown passes and still zero turnovers…Shonn Greene…Finally broke out in 2010 with 117 rushing yards…Braylon Edwards…Another big day at the office for Edwards, who held down the #1 wide receiver spot nicely in Santonio Holmes absence…Shaun Ellis…Another sack for Ellis who has the team lead…Brad Smith…A touchdown pass? Why not?…Drew Coleman…Did a solid job starting opposite Cromartie…Dustin Keller…All he does is score touchdowns.

Jets vs. Brett (And The Vikings): First Look

The Opponent: The Minnesota Vikings begged Brett Favre to come back in the off-season, yet have struggled out of the gate especially throwing the football. Regardless, they still have one of the stronger defenses in the NFL and have a beast at running back in Adrian Peterson. Minnesota is coming off their first win of the season and their bye week. This should be a physical game and the crowd should be charged up in prime-time considering the Jets have been on the road the past two weeks and most fans don’t have fond feelings toward Favre.

Minnesota Starters/Key Reserves

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Brett Favre – 60/97, 597 yards, 2 TDs, 6 INTs

Running Back: Adrian Peterson – 70 carries, 392 yards, 3 TDs

Running Back: Toby Gerhart – 7 carries, 22 yards

Fullback: Naufahu Tahi – 1 carry, 1 yard

Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin – 12 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD

Wide Receiver: Greg Lewis – 5 receptions, 56 yards

Wide Receiver: Bernard Berrian – 5 receptions, 38 yards

Wide Receiver: Greg Camarillo – 4 receptions, 48 yards

Tight End: Vishante Shiancoe – 11 receptions, 169 yards, 1 TD

Tight End: Jim Kleinsasser – 4 receptions, 43 yards

Left Tackle: Bryant McKinnie

Left Guard: Steve Hutchinson

Center: John Sullivan

Right Guard: Anthony Herrera

Right Tackle: Phil Loadholt

DEFENSE

Defensive End: Ray Edwards – 4 tackles

Defensive Tackle: Pat Williams – 9 tackles

Defensive Tackle: Kevin Williams – 8 tackles, 1 sack

Defensive End: Jared Allen – 10 tackles, 1 sack

Outside Linebacker: Ben Leber – 8 tackles

Middle Linebacker: E.J. Henderson – 19 tackles

Outside Linebacker: Chad Greenway – 29 tackles

Corner: Antoine Winfield – 22 tackles, 1 INT

Corner – Lito Sheppard – 5 tackles

Corner: Asher Allen – 9 tackles

Safety: Husain Abdullah – 13 tackles

Safety: Madieu Williams – 15 tackles

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Ryan Longwell – 3/3 FGs

Punter: Chris Kluwe – 43.9 yards per punt

Kick Return: Percy Harvin – 21.0 per return

Punt Return: Greg Camarillo – 6.7 per punt return

Key Players – Adrian Peterson is what makes the Minnesota offense go, especially in 2010 with their pedestrian collection of wide receivers. We all know Brett Favre can be forced into turning the football over, early and often. Percy Harvin is a versatile playmaker, who the Jets will have to key on in the passing game, along with tight end Vishante Shiancoe if he ends up playing.

Injuries – Shiancoe is nursing a leg injury and could end up being a game-time decision. Harvin has a perpetual issue with migraines. Calvin Pace and Darrelle Revis are both expected to return for the Jets, although they could be in limited roles.

Key Storylines – Brett Favre returns to New York…Santonio Holmes first game as a New York Jet…Calvin Pace and Darrelle Revis comine back from injury.

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